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Battersea Enamel Box

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
By Battersea
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian Battersea enamel box from the 18th century. A beautiful fine antique English Battersea
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
By Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

England 1810 Georgian Battersea Enamel Neoclassical Decorated Box
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston
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Antique 1810s English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique English Battersea South Staffordshire Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique 18th century South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Figural Bird Battersea or Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere / Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique English Figural Horse Head Battersea Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere
By Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and very rare, figural horse head Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere or
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box. With a pink
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston
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Antique 1780s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. A very rare round form! With a pink
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Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 18th century Georgian English Bilston Battersea enameled snuff or patch box, the motto reads
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper

English Battersea Box Depicting Gentlemen on Hobbyhorses
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English Battersea box depicting gentlemen on hobbyhorses.
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Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Battersea Box Depicting a Hunting Scene
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful 18th century Battersea box depicting a hunting scene with hunters on horseback with
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Antique 1790s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box. The pink
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well cared for
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Antique 1760s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Located in Charleston, SC
" factory (but not attributed to them). Bilston & Battersea made boxes/cases such as this one. Please
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Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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Antique Gilt Paris Porcelain Table Snuff Box or Round Casket by Bloch & Bourdois
By Bloch & Bourdois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A compelling round 19th century Paris porcelain box by Bloch and Bourdois. With raised gold decoration, hand-painted vignettes and floral sprays, and a gilt bronze mount. Base ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique Hand Painted Bone China Liquor Bottle Tags by Coalport England
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of three antique liquor bottle decanter tags. Each tag is created from fine porcelain in a medallion shape. On a crisp white background, each is hand-painted with a blue, pink,...
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20th Century English Victorian Barware

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Metal, Gold

English Porcelain Dinner Plate Blue and Gold Royal Crown Chelsea
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous English porcelain dinner plate made by Royal Chelsea, circa early to mid-20th century, 1940s -1960s, England. Plate is decorated with 22-karat gold and small turquoise blu...
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Gold

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Maria Zell, Austria, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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A Large 20th C. French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Large 20th C. French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. This exceptionally rare and large box, meticulously crafted from green opaline crystal and complemented by ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and featur...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

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Antique Pair Minton Staffordshire Porcelain Vases Centerpieces Birds Turquoise
By Minton
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Pair of English Minton Porcelain long stem twin handle cups or vases of outstanding quality, firmly attributed to Artist James Edwin Dean (1863-1935). Each ...
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18th Century English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Green Tea Caddy
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, 18th century English Bilston or Battersea enamel green tea caddy. Likely manufactured in South Staffordshire. Of octagonal form with a white enamel on copper. Decorated...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Staffordshire Bone China Silhouette Made in England, Set of 3, FREE SHIPPING
By Staffordshire
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 Staffordshire silhouette images framed on porcelain medallions (black gold), with black velvet background. These beautiful Fine Bone China Frame Wall Art Silhouettes add a t...
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Porcelain

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Three Vintage Bilston and Battersea Enamel Boxes
Located in Hudson, NY
Three vintage Bilston and Battersea enamel snuff boxes. The largest decorated with a rose and more
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Vintage 1960s English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

18th Century Battersea Enamel Casket
By Battersea
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An 18th century Battersea enamel casket of unusually large dimensions. The casket has wonderful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes

18th Century Battersea Enamel Casket
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An 18th century Battersea enamel casket of unusually large dimensions. The casket has
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Antique 1750s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

English Enamel Snuff Box, Blue with Flower Panel, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Geelong, Victoria
English enamel box of rectangular form, painted with white/gilt squares on a deep sapphire blue
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

South Staffordshire Enamel Counter Basket with Card Decoration, circa 1785
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Geelong, Victoria
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Baskets

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Enamel

Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Katonah, NY
enamel boxes are often said to be the most appealing and delightful products from Georgian craftsmen. The
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

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Copper

Antique South Staffordshire Battersea Enamel Georgian Table Box, 19th Century
By Staffordshire
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Enamel on Copper Table Box of good size proportions and outstanding heavy gauge quality. Mounted on an
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu, Enamel

Antique Enameled Bilston Box Painted with a Romantic Scene
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine example of a late 18th century Bilston box, hand-painted with enamels on copper. It features
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Antique Late 18th Century English Romantic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bilton enamel patch box, This box I intend a gift for my friend, circa 1775 Oval patch box
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

18th Century English Bilston Enamel 'Esteem the Giver' Snuff/Patch Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 18th century English Bilston and Battersea snuff box, the motto reads, “Esteem the Giver.” A
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

Tiny 18th Century Bilston or Battersea Patch Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Bilston Enamel Box
Located in Katonah, NY
example of a late 18th century Bilston patch box, hand-painted with enamels on copper. This patch box is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Decorative Boxes

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Located in London, GB
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Oak, Pine

18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Snuff Box, Sacred to Friendship
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 18th century Bilston Battersea snuff box, the motto reads, “Sacred to Friendship.” A hand
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Copper

Antique 18th Century White Bilston / Battersea Enamel Snuff Box or Bonbonniere
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th Century Battersea / Bilston bonbonniere or snuff box. With a white ground
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel

Antique Battersea Bilston Enamel Snuff Box with a Recumbent Pug Dog Lid
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel figural snuff box with a recumbent pug. The dog
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Enamel

Battersea Bilston English Yellow-Ground Box in Form of an Egg, circa 1775-1785
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Downingtown, PA
Battersea bilston English yellow-ground box in form of an egg, circa 1775-1785. Dimensions: 2
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Pug Form Bonbonniere, Bilston Battersea Enamel on Copper, England, 18th C
By Bilston Battersea
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 18th century Pug bonbonniere. Probably Bilston Battersea enamel on copper with a hinged cover
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique English Battersea Bilston Table Snuff Box with Cherubs, Lady and a Dog
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. The decoration includes cherubs to the
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Enamel

Antique English Battersea Bilston Snuff or Patch Box with a Lady and Begging Dog
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good, antique 18th century English Battersea Bilston patch box with a lady and her begging dog
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Enamel

18th Century English Bilston Enamel Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 18th Century Bilston Battersea snuff or patch box, the motto reads, "A present from a Friend
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Copper

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By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Copper

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By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique English Bilston Battersea enamel on copper patch or snuff box, Georgian period, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Copper

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
By Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
flowers and songbirds. Made by Battersea these enamel candlesticks have typical Battersea rope-twist
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Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Floral Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stunning floral English Bilston or Battersea Enamel bonbonniere, enamel on copper, with unusual
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Antique 18th Century British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Rare English Enamel Writing Slope/ Box, Landscapes and Scrollwork, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Geelong, Victoria
English enamel writing box, modelled after a writing slope, with hinged flap and inset sander and
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

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Battersea Enamel Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal battersea enamel box for your home. A battersea enamel box — often made from metal, enamel and copper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a battersea enamel box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A battersea enamel box, designed in the Georgian, Rococo or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bilston Battersea, Battersea and Samson & Cie each produced at least one beautiful battersea enamel box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Battersea Enamel Box?

A battersea enamel box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $470 and the highest can go for as much as $3,751.

Finding the Right boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Battersea Enamel Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Produced in the mid-18th century, Battersea is a type of decorated enamelware created by painting designs over the top of a soft white enamel surface. You can shop a selection of Battersea enamel pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.

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